Curtiss Model H

The Curtiss Model H was a family of classes of early long-range flying boats the first two of which were developed directly on commission in the United States in response to the ₤10 000 prize challenge issued in 1913 by the London newspaper the Daily Mail for the first non-stop aerial crossing of the Atlantic.

Curtiss Model HS-2-L Flying Boat In order to increase the amount of load carried, the MS I f.1

Made by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.

It is the successor of the Curtiss Model E ,

Curtiss Model H is the predecessor of the Felixstowe F.1.Felixstowe F.2.

Empty Weight Lb
7293
More Users
Royal Naval Air Service
Predecessor
Curtiss Model E
Eng 1 Type
Rolls-Royce Eagle I
Max Speed Mph
85
Ceiling Ft
10800
Eng 1 Kw
205
Successor
Felixstowe F.1
Felixstowe F.2
Developed From
Curtiss Model E
Introduction
1917
Wing Area Sqm
113
Gross Weight Lb
10650
Similar Aircraft
* Norman Thompson N.T.4
Number Built
478
Crew
Four
Climb Rate Ftmin
336
Empty Weight Kg
3609
Gross Weight Kg
5550
Retired
1918
Armament
4
Span M
28
Primary user
Endurance H
6
Climb Rate Ms
2
Manufacturer
First Flight
June 1914
Max Speed Kmh
137
Height Ft
17
Span Ft
93
Wing Area Sqft
1216
Met Or Eng
eng
Length Ft
47
Variants With Their Own Articles
Felixstowe F.1
Felixstowe F.2
Height M
5
Ceiling M
3292
Eng 1 Hp
275
Eng 1 Number
2
Related
* Felixstowe F.2
Length M
14
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